Thom Rainer: Our aversion to small talk can make us appear rude. Okay, maybe we are rude. When someone asks us how we are doing, we really don’t believe most people want to know how we are doing. If someone…
Forgiveness Bible Verses (key passages to study on forgiveness)
Any list of forgiveness Bible verses should point to key passages to study. The goal is not to wrench verses out of context. Rather, we need to identify passages to be studied in context. Below are forgiveness bible verses with…
Should Evangelicals Vote for a Morman President?
Owen Strachan writes for Christianity Today. An excerpt: . . . American Christians who are engaged in the life of this country likely desire an evangelical candidate who not only loves the Lord but who also governs wisely and justly.But…
The Role of the Seminary in Today’s World
I don’t normally share posts that are as technical as this one. The target audience for my blog is the people in our church. But I am convinced they will benefit from watching this video. The program focuses on some…
A Back to School Meeting for our Pumpkin
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way,…
ESPN on Urban Meyer’s Contract With His Family
Fathers and football fans should read this articles detailing how a successful workaholic lost everything. Before you join Urban Meyer, who is walking toward the exit of the Ohio State football office, there’s a scar you need to see. A…
You Need a Church As Much as Noah Needed the Ark
The Church is God’s vessel for this age. You need a local church as much as Noah needed the ark. Sure, it is not a perfect vessel. The ark wasn’t perfect either. But it beats being dog paddling in the…
The Wind at Our Back for Preaching
Thanks for praying for your pastor’s sermon preparation. As a pastor, there is no greater feeling in sermon preparation then when you can tell God’s people have been praying for you. It’s August 16 when I am writing this –…
Given Olympics in London, It’s an Appropriate Time for British Humor
Reach Out to Those Who Unplug From the Local Church
Reaching out to someone who has drifted from church involvement requires a small, loving effort. But it can make an eternal difference. You can probably think of someone who has stepped away from involvement in a local church. There are…